Random thoughts in a chocolaty coating

Figure it out

2010-11-03T17:00:00.001-07:00

While I work out exactly what direction this blog shall take, if any, I will be posting video and links from others sites. This one encompasses some of my feelings about religion.

Just a little video

2010-11-02T18:32:00.000-07:00

This is an awesome video. Makes you feel small, tiny and insignificant and at the same time full of joy and wonder at the world and the potential there in.

Thanks to PZ Meyers for the find

It Gets Better Project

2010-09-29T11:00:00.000-07:00

Advice columnist Dan Savage has created a Youtube Channel.

I was bullied in school. I won't presume to know what gay teens have to go through as it was probably a thousand times worse than what I went through. Having to hide from everyone who you truly are, or having the courage to come out only to be told that you're unnatural and will surely go to hell. I can't imagine how someone would feel being told they're evil because of something they have no control over.

I can relate to those who think there is no hope. I felt lost and alone in high school, and being bullied didn't help matters. My parents saw the signs that I was heading down a dangerous path and gave me the love, support and help I needed to get through the hard times.

I hope this not only shows gay teens that there is light at the end of the tunnel but also leads to more acceptance in our society.

Moving on

2010-08-30T22:31:00.001-07:00

After recents events in my life, (well only one email exchange with someone from my past, not really an event) I've come to the realization that there are some people that will never forgive and forget.

After 10 years I was hoping that myself and a former friend would have been able to put the past behind and move on. I held no false hope that we would be able to renew our friendship again, but I had thought that we would be able to mutually agree to let the past remain in the past and move on. Maybe become casual Facebook friends that forwarded funny videos and made witty comments on each others pics. I had gotten over what had happened, why couldn't she?

It became quickly apparent after a few emails exchanged that she would not be forgiving or forgetting. She said straight out, I will never be able to forget what you did.

I admitted that I had played a big part in our falling out. I was no saint back then, but she didn't help matters either. I was hoping that she would be able to meet me halfway and move on. But I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Moral of the story, sometimes it's best just to let sleeping dogs lie

Car Shopping

2010-07-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

probably going to buy a new car in the new year. Wondering what I should get. I've been leaning towards Mazda or VW. It doesn't help that I know NOTHING about car other then were to put the gas

Twittering and TWEETING

2010-06-29T20:42:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking of starting a Twitter account, not telling anyone I know, and seeing how long it would take me to get, oh let's say 25 subscribers. Interesting experiment or round about ego boost?

25+2 things about ME

2010-06-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

1.I’ve had 5 stitches, 2 on my chin, 3 on my forehead
2.When I was 10, my younger brother hit me in the face with an axe (plastic axe, but still)
3.I like to spend time alone but have a fear of being lonely
4.My musical tastes are varied but I keep going back to pop princesses. However, Melissa Etheridge is still the top of my list.
5.I blame my dad for making me like Stan Rogers music
6.Ever since I was 3, my best friends have always been women, with a couple exceptions.
7.I was once registered to play hockey but freaked out at the rink and never laced up my skates.
8.I used to play baseball but spent most of the time in the outfield daydreaming. The one time I played shortstop, I caught a fly ball, ending the inning
9.I used to do cartwheels and took gymnastics at summer camp
10.I could eat popcorn everyday.
11.My earliest memory is walking into the living room at Christmas. I think I was 3 and we lived in Selkirk
12.I fear losing my friends.
13.My favourite comfort food is my mom’s beef stew
14.I still feel like an awkward teenager when I run into people from high school
15.I can’t let go of my anger toward the 2 bullies from high school
16.I hated high school until grade 12 when I transferred. Grade 12 was my favourite year in school
17.I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. But I’m sure it will involve holding a camera
18.Right now I’m listening to Kelly Clarkson
19.I make the best eggs benedict you will ever have. Seriously, on par with sex, but in the morning
20.Other than shortbread, my wife bakes better cookies then me. I always over cook them
21.My first rock concert was the Beach Boys when I was 9.
22.I cried when my cat was sick and she wouldn’t tell me what was wrong
23.My sense of humour has been followed by awkward silence
24.I used to think I would never get married. Now I can’t imagine not being married.
25.It drives me crazy when people say “FILEM’ It’s spelt F-I-L-M. One syllable, look it up
26.My favourite childhood memory is playing war on the farm in Libau with my brothers
27.I will never stop buying toys

Xtian thoughts

2010-06-25T18:19:00.000-07:00

I've noticed that's it's hard to debate a christian because they only have to know 1 subject. God/ bible etc... Their fall back position is always "God did it" "Lord works in mysterious ways"

Where as anyone that debates a theist needs to be knowledgable in many fields, science, philosophy, history, in order to counter all the arguments that a theist will come up with. This of course leaves us at a disadvantage as it would be impossible for us to become experts at everything and Christians only need to be knowledgable in one thing.

Motivation

2010-06-24T22:45:00.001-07:00

Obviously I need something to motivate my ass. I have ideas and projects I want to start and eventually complete, (like a blog that's updated regularly) but I can't seem to motivate myself to get on it. Hmmmm... gotta figure it out.

Thoughts on prayer

2009-12-06T11:52:00.000-08:00

This article that I read on this blog got me thinking about prayer.

An old theist friend of mine explained prayers to me this way. You can pray to God to provide you with whatever you want but you still have to go out and get it. He will provide guidance, show you clues, or whatever. But you still need to go out and do the work. No one is going to knock on your door and say "God sent me. Here's a sweet job and food for your kids" you still need to work at it.

As the fairy tale goes, God kicked Adam and Eve out of the garden of Eden. No longer in paradise, they had to work and toil to survive. Your Magic Sky God will not hand you anything.
Praying to God so he can give you everything you want while you sit on your ass is just laziness.
I'm no theologian, but it seems pretty obvious to me.

Thoughts on a sunday

2009-12-06T07:58:00.000-08:00

I'm going to assume most atheists, agnostics and various anti theists still celebrate Xmas in some fashion. I do. I wonder if there are any who don't or won't have anything to do with the holiday season because of it's religious ties. I've been able to separate this season from any religious connotations. It's just a holiday for me. A time to share with family, exchange presents with loved ones, and eat delicious baking. I have no problem with people calling it Christmas. It doesn't offend me and my secular values. If they want to bring baby Jesus into their home, that's fine with me. Just don't get upset when I would rather watch Die Hard on Christmas Eve then the Ten Commandments.

Birthday Thoughts

2009-12-01T20:38:00.000-08:00

It was my birthday last week. I received more birthday greetings on Facebook then birthday cards. I got cards. Last year I received about 10. Is this a product of our email happy/ let's just announce everything on Facebook society?

I'm going to say yes.

Last year a friend of mine lost her husband overseas in Iraq. Almost overnight a Facebook page was built and it had 5000 + "friends". I'm willing to bet less then 1/2 of 1% of those people sent a card or flowers to the widow. Most wrote a quick condolence on her wall and probably thought they did a good thing.

I live in another part of the country so I was unable to attend the funeral service but I did send a card and mad a donation to a Veterans Charity the widow suggested.

I think it's a sad statement about society today that we can only bring ourselves to write a quick greeting on a website rather then pick up a phone and talk to someone.

Maybe I'm old fashioned

2009-11-08T12:55:00.001-08:00

Still trying to figure out what, if any, my central theme for this blog should be. Hmmmm... so many ideas.

thoughts on a sunday

2009-10-25T20:34:00.000-07:00

I wonder if it's better to be blissful ignorant or worried wise.

Morning thoughts

2009-09-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

Some people are just to chipper in the morning. The guy at the desk next to me keeps talking to me. I'm in no mood to be chatty first thing in the morning. You would think my one sylable answers would be a good hint that I'm in no mood for conversation but sadly he doesn't seem to get it.

Religion

2009-09-08T20:40:00.001-07:00

Can you prove God exist without referring to the bible?

After a long weekend...

2009-09-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

It's the tuesday following a long weekend. You've only slept 3 hours the night before. What do you do to motivate yourself at work when all you can think about is going back to bed?
First cup of coffee this morning helped but subsequent cups seemed to make me more tired. Tempted to go home but I'm so dedicated to my job I'll stick it out. I'm also on a Solitaire winning streak.

Unfortunate Baby Name #1

2009-09-07T21:52:00.000-07:00

Ryder Harder

Heard from my mother in law so I can't vouch for it's accuracy, but if so, I see years of therapy ahead for this child.